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Devan Morrison and Ayan Ahmed stand in front of a mural in the Myhal building.

‘A school where I could thrive’: How Blueprint attracts top students to U of T

The program offers Black high school students interested in science and technology a chance to discover the difference they can make as engineers

Two individuals speak with each other at the ISTEP event

ISTEP semiconductor industry panel highlights career opportunities for Canadian graduates

Rising demand for technology innovation is putting greater emphasis on education and upskilling for workforce development

Iron Pin director Jenn Xu (Year 3 ChemE)

U of T Engineering hosts inaugural Iron Pin ceremony

Students across all years of study will take an oath of ethics, responsibility and mentorship

Ken stands in the Bahen lobby, wearing his Skule jacket

Reimagining the Pit, honouring its legacy

Engineering Society President Ken Hilton (Year 4 CompE) reflects on what the Pit renovation means for current and future U of T Engineering students

U of T Formula Racing Team

Aston Dynamics: How an innovative partnership with students and alumni from the U of T Formula Racing team is advancing electric braking technologies

A collaboration between U of T Engineering, Aston Dynamics and Deutsche Hydrapro showcases a new model for academic-industry partnerships

A Dec 6 memorial covered in roses stands infant of the Galbraith building on the U of T campus.

U of T Engineering commemorates National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Students will unveil interactive sculpture at a memorial ceremony to mark the 36th anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre

Paige McFarlane smiles in front of a red sided building

IBET Momentum Fellow Paige McFarlane aims to use microfluidics to design faster, more accurate medical tests

BME PhD student will study point-of-care diagnostics, including how they can account for biomarkers and variations specific to women

Milos Stojadinovic explains how banks safeguard themselves and their customers from cyber threats at the inaugural Tech@RBC Insider session. (photo by Neil Ta)

Generous RBC gift creates transformative scholarships, sets students up for careers in tech

The visionary gift will enable students to delve deeper into topics the tech industry is confronting today

Left to right: Computer Science student Vishwa Dave and Hudson Jantzi (Year 1 CompE) both received a 2025 Schulich Leader Scholarship. (photos courtesy of students)

2025 Schulich Leaders grateful for ‘life-changing’ scholarship to study STEM at U of T

Valued at $120,000 each for engineering students, the scholarship covers the entire cost of an undergraduate education